Perspectives
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A Landmark of problems, by Chris Adetayo
I sympathize with the guys at Landmark. I know how that area looked in 2009. We were scouting for a venue to host a major event and met their representative. At the time, the area was virtually empty, devoid of structure and form. It took serious money to get it to become what it is today. However, I disagree with…
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Khalil/NASENI and the take from the Tinubu trip, by Bala Ibrahim
It is no longer news that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is out of the country. He left the shores of Nigeria since last week, on an official assignment to some countries, prominent among which is the Kingdom of the Netherlands, where he had a one-day engagement at the invitation of King Willem-Alexander. The Nigerian delegation was made up of eminent…
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Labour’s rising restlessness over minimum wage, by Bolaji Adebiyi
The warning by organised labour on Wednesday over the new minimum wage could not have come as a surprise to keen watchers of Nigeria’s industrial relations. “The NLC and the TUC have made it clear, and emphatically, that should the minimum wage negotiation continue and linger till the end of May, we can no longer guarantee industrial harmony in this country,” Joe Ajaero, the president…
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The billionaire Police commissioner, by Olusegun Adeniyi
Mr Aderemi Adeoye retired yesterday as the Commissioner of Police (CP) in Anambra State. By his own admission, his net worth is now N20 billion! And he has set his eyes on displacing Alhaji Aliko Dangote as the richest man in Africa within the next ten years. I am also quoting him. “I have been privileged to be trained in…
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National Assembly Committee on Constitution Review – a journey to nowhere, by Ladipo Adamolekun
The 1999 Constitution… is neither the product of plebiscite, referendum, nor a national conference. It was bequeathed to us in 1999 by the departing military, and promulgated into law by military fiat. The result has been a litany of contradictions, omissions and inconsistencies…” – Former Senate President, David Mark, in Vanguard, November 20th 2008 IN my commentary, “JCCR’s Journey to…
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Adenuga at 71: Epiphany of perfection in imperfections, by Olabode Opeseitan
Close your eyes for a moment to all the noise and distractions and picture the towering accomplishments of Dr. Mike Adenuga, the enigmatic Chairman of Globacom and the Mike Adenuga Group, from a blank canvas. From being the only individual in Africa to singularly own a telecommunication network with over 62 million subscribers, to his key roles in the downstream…
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Perils of bad APC leadership, by Salihu Lukman
That APC is at another crossroad having to contend with the leadership of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje whose legitimacy is being battered by a moral crisis of corruption allegations is no longer news. This is a reality, which is a major source of concern for all party leaders and members. Ideally, if Dr. Ganduje is a selfless person who is…
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Adedeji: Lifting Nigeria’s image internationally, by Arabinrin Ogunleye-Bello
In today’s economic world, effective tax administration is important for stability and growth. This emphasizes the vital role played by leaders like Zacch Adedeji PhD, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and President of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA). With a proven track record of excellence and expertise in accounting, finance, and revenue administration, Adedeji…
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The NCC, telcos and the tariff discourse, by Falade Adesola
The telecoms sector in Nigeria is viewed by some as a model of regulatory excellence. Other African countries often visit Nigeria to study the sector, aiming to understand the regulatory framework established by the NCC. This regulatory excellence is evident in the growth and success of the telecoms industry, which currently contributes over 16% to Nigeria’s GDP. The telecoms industry…
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Tinubu’s emergence as new bride of global leaders, by Kola Amzat
In today’s very chaotic and increasingly intriguing global politics, Nigerian president is fast emerging as the new bride of the global community. Inaugurated into the office of president barely 10 months ago, he’s registered dominant presence in almost all the notable business meetings and international Fora at the instance of key world leaders, international business associations and groups, around the…
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